French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm and condemned widespread rioting and looting on Sunday, after mass demonstrations over living costs and public services descended into violence across France.
In a televised address, Macron urged protesters not to escalate tensions, distinguishing peaceful demonstrators from groups responsible for destruction.
Approximately 550,000 people participated in Saturday's demonstrations, while authorities reported around 2,400 arrests nationwide.
Saturday's unrest followed four weeks of demonstrations involving students, teachers, parents and workers demanding improvements to schools, public services and living standards.
Although many marches remained peaceful, separate groups erected barricades, attacked buildings and looted businesses in Paris, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux and Nice.
In Limoges, rioters set fire to the 19th-century town hall, destroying its roof and clock tower.
Mayor Guillaume Guérin criticised the authorities' response, describing their inability to contain the destruction as a major state failure.
Violence continued on Sunday in Paris and Lyon, with protesters throwing rocks and bottles at police.
Officers deployed tear gas and stun grenades as burning barricades and damaged storefronts remained visible across the capital.
Authorities reported 855 arrests in Paris, while approximately 1,000 police officers were injured nationwide on Saturday, seven seriously.
Macron condemned the destruction and warned that those responsible would face prosecution.
He announced a review of intelligence gathering and police preparedness to determine whether failures contributed to the escalation.
Local prefects and mayors will also receive authority to prohibit certain gatherings where necessary and strengthen protections around businesses and public buildings.
The president promised transparency regarding police conduct after officers were filmed striking demonstrators with batons and deploying crowd-control equipment.
Macron additionally instructed his government to convene students, teachers, lawmakers, trade unions and business representatives this week to develop proposals addressing public grievances.
Political pressure intensified as figures across the political spectrum demanded Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation over the security response.
Related demonstrations also took place in Spain, Italy and Portugal, highlighting the wider geographical reach of the protests.